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In Memory of

Salvatore DeFeo

Thursday, August 19, 2021

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Monday, August 23, 2021

Fairchild Funeral Chapel

1570 Northern Blvd.

Manhasset, New York, United States

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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Manhasset, New York, United States

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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Manhasset, New York, United States

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

St Peter of Alcantara Church

1327 Port Washington Blvd.

Port Washington, New York, United States

516-883-6675

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11:00 am - 11:30 am

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Nassau Knolls Cemetery

500 Pt. Washington Blvd.

Pt. Washington, New York, United States

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Jay Jenkins posted a condolence

Sunday, April 10, 2022

My best regards to Sunny & Sally . Much time have passed since our teen years . Remembering Ghost ,Sal and Sunny will always bring a smile me. Jay Jenkins

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

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A painting Nick made of his grandfather-Sal was someone I always looked forward to seeing sitting on his front lawn on Main Street. Always a pleasure to chat with. He will be missed in Port Washington.

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

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My condolences to the De Feo family and especially to his sister, Marie, who was a classmate of mine. I know that you loved your brother dearly as many others did. He will be deeply missed by you and his other friends. May God bless you and grant you the serenity and strength to accept this loss. I remember you and your family, and these thoughts are shared from Paul J. Dumpson and family.

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Gordo Brown posted a condolence

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Deepest condolences. Was a frequent weekend "geeker" at Sal's Ghost from my early 20's.... finally bought a Ducati 900SS brand new from him in '95, ridden to this very day. So sorry to hear of the loss of a motorcycling ICON.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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For your military service to this great country, your legendary Ghost Motorcycles, and your iconic and eternal presence in Port Washington, I salute you. A life well done. Rest in peace, Sal. God bless. - Dorothy Swick

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Brian Casey posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Sal has been part of my life since I was thirteen. I am now 81. I worked and saved all my money to buy my first motorcycle. My Father drove me out to Ghost and Sal helped me with my very first motorcycle. He later told my wife, I paid with all single dollar bills. Has been an inspiration all these years. He was a very proud veteran of World War II. His love for motorcycle riding was contagious. It has always been exciting to go to Port Washington and visit with Sal. Every customer was a friend. His memory of everyone was amazing. Right to the very end he knew people who other had forgotten years before. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy all the family. Port Washington will not be the same without Sal. He will forever be in my mind and heart. Brian Casey

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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In memory of Sal - a kind, compassionate, family man and a true adventurer. I have fond memories of hanging out with my friend and Sal's son Sonny at the bike shop on Ohio Avenue when we were kids. Sal would always look at us with his smile that was remarkably both comforting and a clear warning not to do anything we shouldn't do in his shop. My deepest condolences to the DeFeo family and to my Aunt Marie and the entire Scaramucci family. Love, Mickey

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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My deepest sympathies to Sue, Sonny, Auggie and rest of the DeFeo and Scaramucci families. Sal was a wonderful, sweet man, an icon and Port Washington fixture, who I knew since I was a teen. He always watched out for everyone like he was everyone’s father. He was a true legend, not only known in Port Washington, but throughout the country! Especially, in the motorcycle world. I loved seeing him sitting outside his house on Main St., selling Ghost Tshirts, with visitors, even just a few weeks ago, and I’d stop by for a chat to reminisce. It never surprised me to see someone wearing a Ghost Motorcycles Tshirt on Long Island, but also in FL, New England and other parts of the US, I visited! People came from all over the country to visit the Ghost. My fondest memory - Sal sold me my first and favorite car, an old silver 1971 Mustang Mach 1 with a 351. I loved that car! I looked at that car for weeks everytime I passed Ghost, and wanted it so badly! Wish I still had it now! I loved to go look at his motorcycle shop, it was like a museum and so busy! I loved the way it smelled! He’d point me out some of his special vintage bikes, like the secret one - an old Indian - his friend, my Uncle Ronnie had back in the late 1930s-early 40s. Sal bet him to ride it through Beacon Movie Theatre on Main St. My Uncle took him up on it, and won the bet, riding his motorcycle into the Beacon and down the aisle! When I told my Mom, she laughed, and was surprised – she said they never knew he even had one, because he hid it in someone’s garage! lol! I’m sure Sal’s Ghost Motorcycles inspired Billy Joel to open his 20th Century Motorcycle shop in Oyster Bay, NY, as I remember seeing him stop by and visit Sal. On one occasion, Billy came by with model, Lauren Hutton on the back of his bike, if I remember correctly - a red Ducati, and he, Sal and Lauren ended up at La Motta’s at Manhasset Bay Marina in Manhasset Isle. Those were the days in idyllic Port Washington. Rest in Peace, Sal – You will be sorely missed, and never forgotten. Miss you. Jill Morrison

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Jill Morrison Posted Aug 24, 2021 at 11:06 AM

*correction: meant model, Christie Brinkley not Lauren Hutton.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

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For more than 50 years, Sal DeFeo was my friend, motorcycle riding buddy, unofficial big brother, and resident “philosopher-in-chief”. He was smart, wise, clever, funny, and caring. He loved his family. He was loyal and true to his friends. He was rightly proud of his service to our country in World War II. Sal rode his beloved motorcycles for over 70 years – right up until the very end of his amazing life. He passed on his passion for bikes and biking to countless people in the Port Washington community and far beyond. Through Ghost Motorcycles, his long-time business on Main Street, Sal became a legend among bikers and bike enthusiasts. He was an unforgettable character, truly one-of-a-kind. Over these many years, Jeri and I could always count on Sal’s friendship. Our lives are greatly diminished by his passing. May he rest in eternal peace. We send our deep condolences to everyone in Sal’s family. Peter Dejana

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Rob Eshaghpour posted a condolence

Monday, August 23, 2021

To the DeFeo and Scaramucci families. Please except my deepest condolences. I'll never forget the memories. We have lost a legend. Rob Eshaghpour

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Chris "Lank-e-bird" Lank posted a condolence

Monday, August 23, 2021

Bobby & the entire DeFeo family: I am so sorry for your loss! Sal was the genuine Port Washington legend who will be truly missed by all! I will forever cherish all of my fond memories of Sal and Ghost Motorcycles! Rest in peace Sal.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

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To: James O. and Sally All the DeFeo family and Scaramucci family ( Mrs. S ) " HERE'S TO CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF A GREAT PERSON AND MOURNING HIS PASSING WITH ALL OF YOU IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY" RIP ~ Sal keep on riding in Heaven ! With Deepest Condolences, Chris Allan & Family

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

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We miss you Grandpa!

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Cory Olivella posted a condolence

Saturday, August 21, 2021

I have so many treasured memories that I have collected over the years, but the one that always brings a smile to my face was the time when Sal came to my back door with a wooden crate that he had just taken off the back of his truck. He told me to go and get Robby. Robby was only two and a half years old at the time and he became very excited when he saw this wooden crate. I was probably the only one who had no clue what was inside. Yes, inside the crate was a small motorcycle! I had no idea that motorcycles this size even existed! Of course, Robby was thrilled! First thing he did was STAND up on the seat! I looked at Sal and said, “Dad, Robby doesn’t even know how to ride a bicycle yet!” He looked at me with a straight face and said, “All my kids rode motorcycles before they rode bicycles!” No wonder my boys, Robby and Jesse, called their Grandpa, Papa Cycles! The trail he left behind for all of us, is a trail so bright, so full of hope, inspiration, and heart. Thank you for the Swensen’s Ice Cream memories, the Junior’s Cheesecake memories, the boys’ rides in your sidecar memories, and for letting me plant flowers in between the motorcycles. Love always, Cory

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Wayne Toner Posted Aug 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Beautiful He truly LOVED HIS FAMILY

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

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We love you so much Grampa

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Patti Reed posted a condolence

Saturday, August 21, 2021

My father rode his Harley from Elizabeth, NJ to Port Washington to visit my mother and meet her parents in the 1940’s. As he rode into town he met Sal who knew Helen Morgan and where she lived. Sal, on his bike, led Bob Vogt to Bar Beach Rd where my mother lived. Sal will be missed.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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Heaven gained this angel. I am so heart broken to hear the loss of my great uncle Sal. He was such a great man to all and did anything for anyone. Uncle Sal poured his endless love and sprinkled his love whenever he went. A true hero, veteran, and legend of Port but most importantly, he zest for life and his bikes. Salvatore’s legacy will always be in my heart and our town. I will never forget all of our memories and rides for growing up!l and much more! He loved his family unconditionally and they did as well.! You will always be my guardian Angel and in my heart forever. I love you and miss you so much! Rest in eternal peace.

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Wayne Toner Posted Aug 22, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Your Uncle Sal was a good man I feel Honored to have known him. He did have a zest for life people can only dream of. He Truly Loved his family. So Sorry for your loss.

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Stephen DiLorenzo posted a condolence

Friday, August 20, 2021

The absolute coolest. Much respect and love to a man who taught me so much by his example of how to embrace life, and condolences to my riding hero Sonny and all the family.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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My family and I are so heart broken to hear of the loss of our Uncle Sal. He was such a great man who loved his family unconditionally. We will keep all of our great memories of Sal forever in our hearts. Our condolences to his family and my cousins who we love dearly. RIP Uncle Sal until we meet again. .

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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